On Friday, May 30, 2025, Beau Harvey filed a petition for a writ of mandamus in the Ohio Supreme Court against Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Lori Olender, alleging violations of his rights as a crime victim under Ohio’s Marsy’s Law and Revised Code Chapter 2930.
Harvey, a Sylvania resident and property owner, claims that Judge Olender failed to uphold his constitutional protections in a criminal case involving defendant Holly Hirsch, who faces charges of illegal gaming and money laundering.
Harvey’s petition asserts that he is a victim due to financial losses and property-related harms stemming from illegal activities at his property. He alleges that Hirsch, along with associates linked to a criminal enterprise, operated illegal gaming operations, resulting in a loss of $528,000 in rental income over 24 months. The petition further claims that the Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office improperly opposed his participation in the case, and Judge Olender denied him a required hearing within 10 days of his April 11, 2025, notice asserting victim status.
According to the filing, Judge Olender issued an order on May 15, 2025, denying Harvey’s request for victim notifications and the removal of property restraints. The order stated that the court deferred to the prosecutor’s assertion that Harvey was not a victim in the case, citing their “inside knowledge” of the facts. The judge also noted that case details were available on a public online docket. Harvey argues that this decision violates Marsy’s Law, which grants victims rights to timely notice of proceedings, protection, and participation, without allowing prosecutors to veto victim status.
The petition details Harvey’s efforts to address illegal gaming at his property, including cooperation with the Ohio Casino Control Commission since October 2023. He claims that his property was used in the commission of crimes, constituting a “taking” under the Fifth Amendment, and that he faced harassment and threats from Hirsch and her affiliates. Harvey also references a 2015 indictment against Robert, Marvin, and Nadia Dabish for corrupt activity, alleging their involvement with Hirsch and Nabil Shaheen in ongoing illegal operations.
Harvey’s affidavit, included in the filing, states that he has worked with the FBI and collected evidence, including public records and transcripts, to support his claims. He asserts that no gaming licenses or permits were issued for the property, and Hirsch admitted to making unreported cash payments to a non-member of his company.
The petition seeks a court order compelling Judge Olender to enforce his victim rights, prohibit opposition from the prosecutor’s office, and grant relief for property constraints.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
